Industrial Bookcase

Simple bookcase using steel and wood. I "aged" the metal using Sculpt Nouveau's Black Magic. I "distressed" the wood using techniques from some of my other videos.
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[@tstuff]

I've been trying to design a bookshelf to cover a 12 foot section of a wall. With all my books I was trying to figure out how to make it strong enough with wood to handle the weight. Then I thought maybe I could build it out of square extruded steel. So KZbin had the answer and of course it can be done and it can look great doing it. Now I just need to learn to weld. Thank You

[@AModernMaker]

tstuff Thanks and good luck! That would look really nice.

[@khimaros]

Tool envy engaged! What a cool workshop!!!

[@rehmanzareen2609]

Thanks a lot You ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ saved my full time and my money because of this expensive video

[@AModernMaker]

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[@jimgam730]

Nice build

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks Jim

[@jes4kicksonly]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@jeffnix3307]

Okay, in my feeble mind, marking the painters tape for the joinery is genius.

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Well now I want to do when I make mine. 👊

[@TURINAeFootball]

beautiful work

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@mendozamantenimientotecnic6708]

Congratulations, good project, i love the finished of wood, thanks you for sharing. good night since Buenos aires. Argentina

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@glennbarthelemy2443]

Very very cool well done!!!!

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@RolandoOrtega]

Nice Work very simplified

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Beautiful! I made something similar but with 1/4” thick x 3”x3” angle iron (heavy stuff). It’s bigger than this shelf but I made it with all steel 2,000lb rated caster wheels. The shelf holds full ammo cans from top to bottom with various ammo calibers. It’s in my garage and moved freely when I need to move it away from the walls and whatnot and for whatever reason. Primarily, because the wall it sits up against has some 240v electrical outlets I need access to and my home water pressure regulator piping sits there as well. If I have to access that stuff, I just roll that “tank” of a shelf out of the way. I welded it all up with 7018 1/8” stick electrodes. I’ve since made two more for my brother and a buddy of mine. They just paid for the materials, scotch and dinner! 😛

[@browill9]

I love it! Thanx

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@110welding]

very kool ... I really dig the wood inserts...... thanks for sharing

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you for watching!

[@eliascelis1221]

Perrón Saludos desde Oaxaca, México

[@AModernMaker]

Saludos!

[@brambleberrycreekhomestead6883]

So sweet, hope I can figure it out one day!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks, I’m sure you can!

[@vstm3950]

really nice

[@Freiheit-dd3ud]

very good job greetings from germany

[@tray8411]

Got some good tips from you!! Thank you great work

[@AModernMaker]

Glad I could help!

[@srgnavrr2007]

Wow! I watch a lot of woodworking videos and I have to say, you make the best pieces! Great job!

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you very much Sergio N.!

[@rachelrose4415]

Man! I could seriously watch you all day. Also, your setup is FIRE! Thanks for sharing.

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you Rachel!

[@rodrigomattiello5879]

very nice work, greatings from south of Brazil

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks Rodrigo!

[@hilderarias2213]

Nice style Stay blessed

[@TranTheClever]

Great video - been thinking about some extra storage for my garage - good timing👍👍 2:13

[@AModernMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@floflo140]

Good job 🇨🇵

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@alexandremartinsoliveira1618]

Parabéns amigo, ficou show .

[@BrendanRobin]

Cool

[@melvingeorge3569]

Inspiring 😍😍

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@kellymarsden2316]

That would look great in my office , thanks for spending the time to film, edit and upload !

[@AModernMaker]

You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@namakuaku4832]

woow, awesome!

[@LuchoNT]

Good job, gretings from Argentina

[@AModernMaker]

I appreciate it Luciano!

[@kkkkolivas7606]

Trabajo bien hecho

[@AModernMaker]

Gracias!

[@azamatzhumagul5158]

Өте тамаша!

[@josecallard]

U have one for the cools book cases u r a amazing guy

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

Nice

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@jj9739]

Cool.....I dig it.

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@bryannakashima1773]

clean af

[@AModernMaker]

Gets the job done

[@sgribb02]

nice work. Thanks for sharing!

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@zbsbadanilmuhikmah1944]

bravo excellant work.hi ....hi ...hi

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@godfatherNYC]

Great! Would be very helpful to the viewer to see the final product at the beginning of the video, too. To know what we will see being built. Show more of the finished product at the end, too, it's beautiful and we want to look at it in detail!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks, I’ll work on that in the future!

[@eddiealexander2485]

Nice. Love it.

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks

[@bill-chichi9701]

It’s been a while. Glad your still making videos. Awesome job.

[@AModernMaker]

+Bill D sorry about that. Should have more time now for videos. Plenty of stuff on my "to build" list...

[@archamedesgadafi7181]

Awesome man, thanx for the inspiration.

[@AModernMaker]

Thank YOU for watching.

[@แอร์น้อยแสนทวีสุข]

very very nice work

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@muddyfences5559]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks Muddy Fences!

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΠΙΤΣΙΟΥ]

Happy to see a new projects of yours !!!!! I really enjoy the video and i m thinking that this bookcase will look much better to my house , i can accept as a gift hahaha , Very nice job indeed !!!!

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑ! Haha, I bet it would!

[@rosamariasantanasilva2108]

linda ficou,eu sonho com uma dessas na minha sala , qual e o valor?

[@sleepyreapy1222]

gear build man, that table saw spooks me, stay safe out there partner!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks sleepy reapy!

[@laceyporter213]

Did you skip all the annoying prep work suggested by Sculpt Nouveau and it still looked that good?? Any rinsing or too coat afterwards?

[@AModernMaker]

Prep work consisted of wiping it down with acetone to remove all the grease and oil. After applying and waiting the desired amount of time I rinsed with water or wiped down with a water soaked rag. I think a lot of it comes down to the finish you want. How uniform, dark, etc. yes, I applied a clear satin top coat which makes it look much better. Good luck!

[@AModernMaker]

*After applying the Black Magic

[@gustavoadolforodriguez1154]

Buenas tardes que medidas tiene ya terminado gracias

[@MIWESTI]

EXCELENTE MAESTRO

[@AModernMaker]

Gracias Angel Roberto Sánchez Pérez

[@ΧρήστοςΠέτσας-π8φ]

Awesome

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you.

[@shitjackers]

What size square tube did you use?

[@TecnicaX]

Nice job.

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@boneal4942]

Great job!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I really like your style man :) Keep it up!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@josecallard]

ya is nice for a home or office or at the work shop ....

[@DillonThaVillon]

Taking notes...

[@sugeirirodriguez5507]

Whats the measurment of the angle u use? It is really nice !

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks! Which angle are you talking about?

[@sugeirirodriguez5507]

Square tubing?

[@AModernMaker]

Yes 1.25” square tubing.

[@woodywoodworkerfuller9921]

Nice !!!!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks WoodyWoodworker Fuller!

[@evs8181]

Hi mate brilliant work keep it up👍 what colour wood stain did you use please cheers

[@rodrigolinodeamaral3021]

Top di mais. Parabéns.

[@davewilliams355]

Love that, you are really good

[@AModernMaker]

+Dave Williams, I️ appreciate it.

[@LuisLopez-dq1ps]

Nicely done, but it won't work for me. I have a lots of books and the spaces are too big!

[@AModernMaker]

That’s a great problem to have 👍

[@oneluv1979]

Luv it! Beautiful job!

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you Casey G!

[@romilsonsoares1199]

Top top top

[@GR-ef1hx]

did you use normal metal or galvenized ?

[@AModernMaker]

Normal

[@nyinfamous2k2]

just found your channel, this is exactly the kind of work I like and would love to get into building. just subbed to you here and IG. going to binge watch most of your older vids to catch up lol

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you!

[@blake20054]

Very nice man, sub’d

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks Blake.

[@Bansheekilr]

Great idea with the feet. What type of finish was that on the steel?

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks! It’s a metal patina by Sculpt Nouveau called Black Magic

[@phillylazono4125]

Boss work subbed

[@AModernMaker]

Philly Lazono, thanks I appreciate it.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Awesome job...what was the stains and varnishes used...very nice project. Thanks for sharing 😎🍻🎸☠️👍👍

[@badpressure]

What's the front-to-back depth? I have a couple of fishtanks I'd love to put on something like that, but I'm not sure they'd fit securely.

[@AModernMaker]

I think it was about 14" but you could build it to any dimension for the fish tanks.

[@lola.g.gadella9528]

Qué bonita!Yo quiero una igual! How much?

[@AModernMaker]

Gracias! I didn’t build in to sell...

[@lola.g.gadella9528]

A Modern Maker. it was a joke 🤣

[@AModernMaker]

Oh ok. Haha

[@raquelvazqueztedin623]

do you know how much it could cost for a company to do this work for a client?

[@AModernMaker]

No idea. I’d guess $300-1000 depending on the company and how custom it is.

[@kaihooironworks]

めっちゃかっこいいです

[@ehekatzin.belai-al-rumi]

Can I ask, what are you using to weld it?

[@AModernMaker]

Should be in the description. But it’s a Lincoln MP210 I believe

[@Maker956]

Another awesome project, buddy, great job! I've been a fan of yours for a while and your work has a big influence in my builds. Keep up the great work. You will probably see some of your techniques in some of my videos. (your bandsaw scraping is in an upcoming video I'm editing now, should be out soon). Thanks!

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks Maker956! That's the ultimate complement in my opinion! I look forward to checking your videos out.

[@89a1stakesauceban5]

Nice man

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you.

[@Caramello82]

❤️

[@AModernMaker]

👍

[@awesomegamer31]

Hey man you should do what some other silent youtubers to, which is say what you're doing inside the captions... Would be cool!

[@AModernMaker]

+1500lego Thanks I'll keep that in mind!

[@wilsonparana2427]

What did you spend on the iron part for him to shine?

[@AModernMaker]

What do you mean?

[@juanvergara6662]

Hola la verdad es que para entender un video hecho a esa velocidad es bastante difícil

[@nixie2462]

Excellent build and awesome looks! (btw, there something glitchy in the audio when you speed up the video, nothing major, just letting you know it's there)

[@AModernMaker]

+Armilar Zifferblatt, Thank you! And thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to look into it.

[@rexus1941]

Great job, hey bro it's weld machine "H" is good ?

[@AModernMaker]

H as in Hobart?

[@made_with_mac]

Hi, what do you finish the mild steel with?

[@AModernMaker]

Sculpt Nouveau Black Magic with a Rustoleum satin clear coat on top.

[@robroy5729]

nice build!! what did the finish product weigh?

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you! Probably around 70 lbs

[@angelesrodriguezpagano3856]

👍👍👍👍👍☀

[@davidcantyne7991]

What size square tubing did you use? 1 1/4?

[@AModernMaker]

1.5"

[@joselascano9727]

Hi, how are you ?. You would tell me what measure it has. very good job greetings.

[@scott16fisher16]

Also, what is the tool called that you're using at the 3:45 mark? Just the general type of drill

[@AModernMaker]

It’s a Festool Domino. Similar to a biscuit joiner.

[@scott16fisher16]

Is there any way to buy the frame without having to weld it together myself? I don't have this skill

[@AModernMaker]

At this time I don’t have time to sell any. Possibly in the future!

[@Chriswoodworker]

What thickness metal did you use?

[@AModernMaker]

.120"

[@matthewmulawyshyn6699]

awesome video! if it helps anyone press the gear on the vid and 1.5x the video speed

[@AModernMaker]

Thanks!

[@adamepb]

At 4:00 you applied glue only to the tenons and not anywhere else in between. I realize the domino tenons are strong, but not even a lil glue along the entire edge of the board? Nice work otherwise...Keep it up.

[@AModernMaker]

Thank you! Since they’re supported from underneath I only used the dominos to keep the boards aligned and together. I’m hoping as the humidity changes they warp slightly and add more gaps/character to each shelf.

[@ffangoria]

Nice build, is that a Hypertherm Powermax 45, how do you like it. I'm looking at the Powermax 30xp or 45xp. Thanks

[@AModernMaker]

Hey Kirk Frei, yes it is. I love it. I started with the original 30 and got the 45 for increased Cut depth and speed. No idea what the specs are on the 30 and 45 XP's, I'm sure they'll make me jealous though!

[@ffangoria]

A Modern Maker Not sure of all the upgrades on the 45xp, it does cut thicker material by maybe 1/8" and I think it auto adjusts air pressure, might have some other things also. Really only need the 30xp plus it runs in 110v but the 45 is set up for cnc, just a dream as there pretty pricey

[@AModernMaker]

Kirk Frei I agree. I bought both the 30 and 45 on Craigslist at less than half retail price after months/years of daily checking.

[@gloriabarraza7777]

Es hermoso

[@AModernMaker]

Gracias!

[@mircolespicturepig]

It looks really good. Past what I did. Can you look at it? I built a table;)

[@pieter59290]

At 4:51 what do you apply to the wood ?

[@AModernMaker]

I applied stain. Early American I believe.

[@sebastianpacinelli4796]

Hello @A Modern Maker , could you say what is the name of that tool that you use to make the joints between woods? Thank you!

[@AModernMaker]

That’s a Festool Domino joiner.

[@sebastianpacinelli4796]

A Modern Maker thx bro!

[@diegobasterrica6311]

beautiful work. I've subscried to your channel.

[@AModernMaker]

+Diego Basterrica Thank you!